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P169 RWC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,557 mi
Last recorded119,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 RWC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,557 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 119,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened At spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,441 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear outer door handle sticking

offside rear outer door handle sticking

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,831 miles

Oil leak

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 108,826 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 103,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 103,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,982 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,236 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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P169 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P169 RWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P169 RWC registered?

P169 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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